Ann Dee (Jackson) Bent ended her battle with cancer on Sunday, April 21st at the age of 55 surrounded by family in Clarksville, TN. Ann Dee was born on July 1st, 1968 to Paul and Karole Jackson in Vandalia, IL. She is preceded in death by her mother, Karole Jackson of Salem, IL, father and mother-in-law Wayne and Nadene Bent of Camp Point, IL, maternal and paternal grandparents. Surviving family members include husband of nearly 35 years Jeffrey Bent of Clarksville, TN, children Joshua of Cla...

Lois Jean Green, age 89 of Salem, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family and caregivers. Lois was born on December 16, 1934, in Salem, Illinois, the daughter of Rolla Andrew and Irma Lucille (Williams) Wells. She married Willard Green on October 4, 1952, at a small private ceremony in Salem and together they enjoyed 51 years united in marriage. Survivors include her children, Ed Green and wife Julie of Kinmundy and Su Phelps and husband David of DeFuniak...

Jackie "Jack" O. Shelton, 86, of Centralia, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024, at Centralia Manor Nursing Home. Jack was born on Saturday, May 15, 1937, in Centralia, Illinois to John and Velva (Branch) Shelton. He married Sandra K. Soper on May 21, 1959, and they later divorced. He married Sandra (Sturgeon) Shelton on December 8, 2001, and she preceded him in death on July 31, 2017. Jack is survived by his significant other Nancy Jones of Centralia known as "My Nancy"...

Georgia H. Haas, 90, of Junction City, passed on Thursday, April 18, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Georgia came into this life on May 13, 1933, in Centralia. She was the daughter of John H. Smith and Mary Edna (Livers) Smith. She married Gene Haas on January 15, 1955, and he passed on May 22, 2010. When Georgia moved on to eternal life, she left behind one son: Rodney Haas and his wife Karen of Cahokia, IL; three daughters: Cynthia Leek and husband Billy of Junction City, Brenda...

Sterling Williams, 30, of Atlanta Georgia, formerly of Centralia, Illinois passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024. He was born on April 15, 1993, the son of Stirling and Geutanna Moore in Centralia. Survivors that will mourn the loss of Sterling include his parents, Stirling and Geutanna Moore; his beautiful children, Aaliyah Dunkley, and Eliana Ellington; brothers, Darrian Williams and significant other, Kristi, Darren Whitelow, Kyrran Williams, Armond Moore, Devin Johnson, Ardi Moore; sisters...

Ronald L. Woodward or "Woody" as many knew him, moved to his long-awaited Heavenly home on Monday, April 22, 2024. Ron loved God, his family, his country, and his people. He set an example for his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren that will lead them all their lives. Ron was born on April 29, 1936, in Iuka. The son of David and Lyda (Mulvaney) Woodward. He married the love of his life, Betty Lou Thomas on September 3, 1955. She preceded him in death. He is survived b...

On April 16th, 2024, Elmer (Ray) Schooley passed away at Odin Healthcare. Born on September 18th, 1958, in Salem, Illinois to Glen and Mary Schooley. He will now be forever chasing the fattest coons and fishing for the meanest catfish with his trusted Redbone. Ray leaves behind his significant other: Pam Bradford. Three sisters: Rota Harrell of Wayne City, Illinois, Thera Morris of Chicago, Illinois, and Vana Haggerty of Centralia, Illinois. One son: Jason Ray Schooley of Alma, Illinois. One ...

Mary Stonequist, of Salem, passed away on April 18, 2024, in the presence of her loving family. She was born in Kane County, Illinois to Arther and Elizabeth (Marsh) Stonequist. She was a postal carrier for more than a decade in DeKalb, Illinois. She was also a member of the VFW in DeKalb, Legend in DeKalb, and the Grace Church of the Nazarene in Salem. Mary is survived by three sons: Michael Stonequist of Salem, Gregory Edwards of Genoa, Illinois, and Thomas Lenker of DeKalb. One daughter: N...